Lahore, March 29, 2026 Important steps have been taken in the Punjab province to reduce the exorbitant electricity bills of government schools, under which a proposal is being considered to convert school electricity tariffs from commercial tariffs to household tariffs.
According to sources, in this regard, school education The Punjab Ministry has regularly liaised with the government and the Punjab Ministry of Energy to reduce financial pressures.
According to official sources, this may be a crucial decision in light of the financial difficulties facing schools, as a large portion of the non-salary budget is spent on paying electricity bills.
The School Education Department issues around Rs 16 lakh one billion Every year, despite this, schools continue to face financial pressures.
On the other hand, private educational institutions have also demanded a change in electricity tariffs, and government schools are also waiting for a reduction.
There are more than 38,000 government schools and around 100,000 private schools functioning across Punjab, which are expected to benefit greatly from this potential decision.
According to experts, if the tariff change is approved, the expenses of educational institutions will decrease significantly and this relief may eventually be passed on to students and parents.